Notaries public are commissioned by answers The Secretary of State

A/An may be appointed a notary public without an examination answers an attorney admitted to practice in New York State (bonus point: also exempt are officially appointed Court Clerks in the NY State court system)

True/False:

Non-residents of New York state who have offices or places of business in the state may also become notaries, answers True.

An office or place of business is sufficient.

*Notary Public

(The full definition, as laid out in NY state law.) answers A public officer who executes acknowledgements of deeds or writings in order to render them available as evidence of the facts therein contained; administers oaths and affirmation as to the truth of statements contained in papers or documents requiring the administration of an oath.

*Laches answers The delay or negligence in asserting one's legal rights.

The (1) and (2) of the notary must be filed in the office of the county clerk of the county where the notary is located, or has office or place of business answers 1) oath of office", 2) *signature"

*Affiant answers The person who makes and subscribes their signature to an affidavit. (Hint: the term 'affiant' may be used interchangeably with the word "deponent"... remember this.)

"Extra credit, from NY State Law.